Tag: gender roles
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In Euripides’ tragedy, “Medea”, the concept of exile is notable as both a historical reality and an omnipresent threat that influences the emotional landscape of the characters. Medea and Jason exist as exiles prior to the overt events of the play; they share a turbulent past where Medea had to abandon her homeland of Colchis…
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The narrative of Medea, masterfully crafted by Euripides, unveils the dark complexities embedded within human relationships, particularly within the familial sphere. The societal issues reflected in the story resonate profoundly with contemporary situations. Medea embodies the profound suffering that transforms her into a figure consumed by her anguish. Through the lens of gender roles, matrimony,…